Indianapolis, IN (SportsNetwork.com) - Chris Holtmann has been appointed as Butlers permanent head coach after serving in an interim capacity for the past three months. Holtmann took over the Bulldogs head coaching duties when Brandon Miller was granted an indefinite leave of absence on Oct. 2 to deal with a medical issue. The school revealed Friday, while simultaneously announcing Holtmanns promotion, that Miller will not be returning to the program. We want to thank Brandon Miller for his many contributions to Butler over the last 18 months, and wish him well, said Butler director of athletics Barry Collier. Out of respect for Brandon and his privacy, we will have no additional comment. Butler won eight of its first nine games, including a 74-66 decision over then-No. 5 North Carolina in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament, under Holtmanns direction and were ranked as high as 15th in the national polls earlier this season. The Bulldogs will take a 10-4 record into Saturdays Big East matchup at No. 15 St. Johns at Madison Square Garden. Chris has provided important leadership and coached successfully in a difficult situation, said Collier. He has fully embraced the Butler Way and we are confident in the future of our basketball program with Chris at the helm. Holtmann had previously been the head coach at Gardner-Webb for three seasons (2010-13) prior to joining Millers staff for the 2013-14 campaign. Patrick Corbin Diamondbacks Jersey .C. -- Duke sophomore Rodney Hood is entering the NBA draft. Brad Boxberger Jersey . - Kyle Wood and Barclay Goodrow scored second period power-play goals to provide all of the scoring for the North Bay Battalion in a 2-0 victory over the Erie Otters in Ontario Hockey League action on Thursday. http://www.diamondbacksteamproshop.com/d...x-avila-jersey/. Wilson hit Schenn from behind during Tuesday nights game in Philadelphia, earning a five-minute major for charging and a game misconduct. He has a phone hearing with the department of player safety, which limits any potential suspension to five or fewer games. Paul Goldschmidt Diamondbacks Jersey . "Youre next." Hardly. Iguodala tormented his former team with a game better than any he ever played in eight seasons with the 76ers. Paul Goldschmidt Jersey . Ben Street scored twice for the Heat (17-5-1), who won their fourth game in a row and 13th in their last 14 outings. Brett Bulmer scored the lone goal for the Wild (6-11-0), who dropped their sixth straight contest.The Colorado Avalanches push for home ice in the Stanley Cup Playoffs has taken a hit. Avalanche forward Matt Duchene left the teams game against the San Jose Sharks in the first period after a collision with teammate Jamie McGinn. Denver Post reporter Adrian Dater said on Twitter that the 23-year-old suffered a knee injury. HHe did not return to the ice.dddddddddddd. With their 3-2 victory over the Sharks, the Avalanche moved one point ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks in the Central Division. They have a game in-hand over the defending Cup champions. Duchene has scored 23 goals and added 47 assists for 70 points in as many games this season. Cheap Jerseys Store China Jerseys White NFL Jerseys Cheap Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping Youth NFL Jerseys Cheap Wholesale Stitched Jerseys China NFL Gear ' ' '